My Master Knows It All

Chapter 2603: Chapter 534:

"I understand, indeed, my calligraphy lacks humanity. All these years, I have long forgotten the life of mortals. I know what I should do now, thank you, Sect Leader Cao, for your guidance!"

Saying this, he pointed to the piece of calligraphy written by Cao Zhen and asked, "Sect Leader Cao, could you give this piece to me?"

"Of course," Cao Zhen nodded slightly.

Immortal Lord Mad Grass, upon Cao Zhen’s permission, quickly took the piece of calligraphy and flashed away, flying into the distance.

"Mad Grass Dao Companion, have you found a new path?"

"I must congratulate Mad Grass Dao Companion in advance."

As everyone watched the departing Immortal Lord Mad Grass, smiles appeared on their faces one by one. Although Immortal Lord Mad Grass did not achieve enlightenment then, it was evident that he knew how to proceed on his path ahead. With accumulation, Immortal Lord Mad Grass also has a great chance to become part of the Golden Immortal Realm.

It’s not only through enlightenment that one can break through to become part of the Golden Immortal Realm. Many times, pointing out the path can yield greater benefits than enlightenment.

If Sect Leader Cao can point out a path for Immortal Lord Mad Grass, then what about others? What about them? Could they also bid farewell to their own paths as directed?

They suddenly recalled the rumors that Immortal Lord Jue Zhen’s path was guided by Sect Leader Cao. Nowadays, Immortal Lord Jue Zhen has reached Perfect Completion of the True Immortal Realm, and the Sect Leader of the Sacred Poison also broke through to achieve the status of half-step Golden Immortal after Sect Leader Cao’s guidance.

Their gazes then fell upon the Immortal Painting Master.

The speed of the Immortal Painting Master’s painting was noticeably much slower than Immortal Lord Mad Grass’s calligraphy.

Her long black hair draped over her back, slightly disheveled, adding some freedom and unconstraint to her.

She held the paintbrush in her hand, gently wielding it, as if a mysterious power flowed from the tip of her brush, transforming everything on the canvas into vivid patterns. Her eyes were bright, her whole being exuded confidence and composure, as though she could merge into the painting and become one with it at any time.

Although the speed was slow, by the time Cao Zhen had finished guiding Immortal Lord Mad Grass, she had completed her painting. As she finally inscribed her seal, a great masterpiece was thus complete.

Those around watched the painting in the hands of the Immortal Painting Master, once again praising her work individually.

"This ink wash landscape painting is absolutely a masterpiece."

"The heavily inked and vividly colored mountains stand like indomitable giants, full of majesty. Amidst the mountains, streams vaguely ripple, like the natural scenery crafted by divine artistry, leaving people in awe. Between the gradients of ink, the contours of the mountains loom faintly, making the whole painting appear deeper and more mysterious. Every detail is depicted incisively, seemingly allowing the viewer to be in the scene."

"Indeed, the figures in the painting are lifelike and vivid. Some people seem to be cultivating, some are discussing worldly affairs, and some are busy managing their own businesses."

"I think the greatest strength lies in that, although the entire painting is themed around landscapes, it does not confine itself within the landscapes."

"The landscapes are intertwined, unified as one, akin to the true natural world."

Much like earlier, when Cao Zhen guided Immortal Lord Mad Grass, he also took up a brush and painted on paper.

Not long after, an identical painting emerged. This painting looked as if it were imprinted; whether it was the expression of every person in the painting or the appearance of the mountains, it was identical, showing no differences.

However, for some unknown reason, everyone could distinctly perceive the differences between the two paintings at a glance.

"This... they clearly look identical, why would I feel this way?"

"Indeed, I instantly feel I can distinguish their differences."

"What’s going on?"

Everyone looked at Cao Zhen in confusion.

Cao Zhen turned to the opposite Immortal Painting Master and asked, "Does the Immortal Painting Master know what the highest realm of the Painting Way is?"

Seeing that the Immortal Painting Master was not inclined to speak, he instead asked, "Or, does the Immortal Painting Master think the Painting Way can be divided into how many realms?"

Immortal Lord Flower heard and pondered for a moment before replying, "I think the Painting Way can be divided into five levels.

The first level: Cultivators who haven’t received formal Painting Way instruction, or those like you here who are merely hobbyists.

They lack technical guidance, and what they paint is only based on their interests, that’s the first level.

The second level is beginner level: This refers to those who have received a certain degree of Painting Way instruction, possessing the most basic skills and theories, and can independently complete some simple works.

The third level is intermediate level: This displays the personality and style of the painter, being able to create works with some artistic value.

The fourth level could be considered high-level: This involves excellent painting skills and expressiveness, capable of creating works with depth and artistry.

And the fifth level is master level: Possessing exceptional painting skills and profound theoretical knowledge, able to create groundbreaking artwork with extremely high artistic value."

Cao Zhen nodded slightly after hearing this, recognizing, "What you said about the five levels is not wrong, but I think there is a sixth level. That is what I consider the highest level of the Painting Way—divine artistry. We can even call such works ’divine masterpieces.’